Babysitting Reminders

The following list of information should always be left with a babysitter:

Parents phone numbers

Neighbors phone numbers

Doctor

Fire/Rescue

Police

Poison center

Home phone

Home address

Parents Should:

Meet the sitter and check references and training in advance.

Be certain the sitter has had first aid training and knows CPR.

Be sure the babysitter is at least 13 years old and mature enough to handle common emergencies.

Have the sitter spend time with you before babysitting to meet the children and learn their routines.

Show the sitter around the house. Point out fire escape routes and potential problem areas. Instruct the sitter to leave the house right away in case of fire and to call the fire department from a neighbor's house.

The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.